United States Virgin Islands · Spearfishing zone
St. Croix East End Marine Park - No-Take Zone and Recreational Zone
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at St. Croix East End Marine Park - No-Take Zone and Recreational Zone.
Traditional fishing including spearfishing is prohibited in both the No-Take Zone and the Recreational Zone (V.I.C. Title 12, Chapter 1, §98; §98-5(d)(2)). Snorkeling and diving with a flag allowed; coral removal prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
17.7558°N, 64.5664°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for United States Virgin Islands
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Recreational licenses obtained online via GoOutdoors USVI (www.gooutdoorsusvi.com). Recreational licensing rules were signed October 7, 2022; enforcement scheduled to begin mid-2026. Commercial licenses via DPNR Division of Fish & Wildlife limited-entry application.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dpnr.vi.gov